14 creative exercises to take your pronunciation and listening skills to the next level
Native speakers don't listen to every word you say. People who say every word correctly and distinctly are most often misunderstood.
English speakers listen to the words and syllables that you stress.
This program will help you understand which words to stress, when to pause, and how to hear the rhythm of English so you can speak with native-like fluency and deliver your ideas with impact
This SPRINT! is organized as a practice routine, meaning you can do it over and over again.
You will never get bored because:
a) you can use any content of your choice while following the suggested structure
b) the content is regularly updated by your coach and the community members who offer their own modifications
You will never get bored because:
a) you can use any content of your choice while following the suggested structure
b) the content is regularly updated by your coach and the community members who offer their own modifications
Curious LearnersThis SPRINT! is for anyone who wants to learn to speak in English with impact and deliver meaning with their words instead of simply delivering words
Advanced LearnersIf you're a confident presenter, take this course to influence your audiences and plant ideas in people's minds when you speak English. You will be challenged to SHOW, not tell
English teachersESL teachers are welcome to take this course to practice owning the room, building authority, and advancing their pronunciation skills. Find inspiration for your own lessons!
Natalia Tokar
The author and your coach
You can learn a lot about the rhythm of English in the open, public resources. This SPRINT! offers the opportunity to apply the knowledge and practice with the coach. You will receive professional, personalized, timely feedback on every exercise that you do, regardless of how many iterations of each exercise you choose to do. Feedback comes as long you as you put in the work.
Learn with fun, engaging content
The key feature of this SPRINT! is variety.
You will be learning to hear, understand, and deliver authentic content of all sorts.
You will also practice delivering your own ideas
in the most natural-sounding way
You will be learning to hear, understand, and deliver authentic content of all sorts.
You will also practice delivering your own ideas
in the most natural-sounding way
Course Curriculum
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Life-time access to the course and
all the future updates
Life-time access to the course and
all the future updates
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Welcome video lesson.
- Three ways to use a PAUSE in English
- What is a thought chunk and where do we pause?
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Session Replays
- Welcome session. Replay
- Welcome session. Presentation
- Final session. Replay
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Daily Tasks
- Task #1. Yertle the Turtle. Learn one page of your choice by heart. Record yourself
- Task #2. Choose your content
- Why thought chunking matters and how native speakers listen to you
- Task #3. How many chunks? How many pauses?
- Task #4. Natalia and Jason read
- Task #5. Read your favorite quote to me
- Task #6. Read the news
- Task #7. Chunk the tongue twister
- Task #8. Hear the pauses
- Task #9. Read a weather report
- Task #10. Understanding FAST speech. Can you hear the pauses?
- Task #11. Can you read a bank statement? Explanations made simple
- Task #12. Listen to see the thought chunks.
- Task #13. Be creative
- Task #14. It's time to shine!
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Find Inspiration
More exercises, ideas, and insights
FAQ: The answers to the questions you might
have in mind
Every SPRINT! is a creative short-term challenge where we focus on ONLY one skill. You will learn the exercises to practice the skill and continuously improve it on your own. First, you practice with your coach and learn to receive, request, and apply feedback. Then you will be learning the skill of building your own practice routine so that you can continue honing your skills independently. You can always rely on the support of other learners in our community. You can also choose not to participate in the community. Every SPRINT! is organized as a practice routine, meaning you can repeat it again and again. The content will be new each time, as well as your results. All SPRINTS! are updated regularly, and you never need to pay extra for the updates.
You need to be ready to receive, process, analyze, and comprehend information in English. If you hesitate, watch the free video lesson. If you don't understand what I say in the video, if you feel that you need subtitles in your first language, then it's early for you to take this course. If you would like to learn more of what you see in the free welcome lesson, join us, and let's practice together!
Yes. Every participant receives personalized feedback on every task they submit. You will be receiving feedback and support from your coach for as long as you practice. You decide when you want to stop and if you want to stop.
All participants enjoy lifetime access to all SPRINTs! and to the dedicated space in the Community where they can continue practicing and receiving feedback for as long as they want.
If this is what you want, choose the INDIVIDUAL package and work in the private mode.
You will get:
- individual feedback on each exercise
- personalized video assessment from Natalia
- video feedback on your work
- 60 min of individual coaching and additional exercises for the next 30 days
To apply for an individual package, choose the right price for you below.
You will get:
- individual feedback on each exercise
- personalized video assessment from Natalia
- video feedback on your work
- 60 min of individual coaching and additional exercises for the next 30 days
To apply for an individual package, choose the right price for you below.
Both lessons and feedback and will be available in the community of practice for you. You will meet other SPRINT! participants and engage in conversations there as well. Once you get started, you will be added to the space SPRINTs! in the community. See the video below.
t's a dedicated place for advanced learners of English who understand the importance of having a practice routine if the goal is native-like fluency. I create exercises that everyone can use to build their own sustainable practice routines. I do these exercises myself, and I show you my process on a daily basis. All creative exercises are designed in accordance with the methodology for achieving native-like fluency and help you practice all 9 essential skills.
Prices
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$99
STANDARD
life-time access & feedback on all your work in the community of practice
We accept payments in RUB and EUR
life-time access & feedback on all your work in the community of practice
We accept payments in RUB and EUR
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$199
INDIVIDUAL
All the benefits of STANDARD, plus video feedback on all your work, 60 min of individual coaching and a bonus individual plan for the next 30 days
We accept payments in RUB and EUR
All the benefits of STANDARD, plus video feedback on all your work, 60 min of individual coaching and a bonus individual plan for the next 30 days
We accept payments in RUB and EUR
Join now